Dolly Parton sues nephew for evading a subpoena
7 october 2026 в 19:28
The legal battle between Dolly Parton’s heirs and her nephew Brian Siever has intensified after the singer’s estate claimed that Siever evaded a court summons. Siever, who was fired in September from his position as Parton’s head of security, asserts that he was unable to find a lawyer to represent his interests.
In his statement on October 2, Siever reported that after receiving a restraining order from the company She’s Alive, established by Parton to protect her professional interests after her death on August 25, he «immediately» began searching for an attorney. It was previously reported that Siever allegedly threatened the estate, describing himself as a «literally international arms dealer and mercenary», - but he denied these accusations, stating that his words were taken out of context.
In his October statement, Siever requested the court to postpone the hearing scheduled for October 9 to better prepare his defense, as he was only able to meet with his preferred attorney on October 5. However, She’s Alive contests this request, claiming that Siever «attempted to evade service of the summons», - and the court should not encourage such behavior.
According to information from She’s Alive, attempts to serve the summons to Siever were made three times, and during the second attempt, four cars were at his home, but no one answered the doorbell. The documents also claim that a «no trespassing» sign was posted on his property, and barbed wire was strung across the railing leading to the front door.
Furthermore, She’s Alive stated that Siever «waited until the last moment to take any action», - and that he already has lawyers ready to represent him. Specifically, in an email sent by Siever on August 21, four days before Parton’s death, he claimed that he had attorneys prepared to fight the estate.
Siever, for his part, called the restraining order a «publicity stunt» and stated that his comments were taken out of context from a conversation with Parton’s manager, Danny Nozell. She’s Alive is also asking the court to extend the temporary restraining order against Siever until the hearing date.
In his statement on October 2, Siever reported that after receiving a restraining order from the company She’s Alive, established by Parton to protect her professional interests after her death on August 25, he «immediately» began searching for an attorney. It was previously reported that Siever allegedly threatened the estate, describing himself as a «literally international arms dealer and mercenary», - but he denied these accusations, stating that his words were taken out of context.
In his October statement, Siever requested the court to postpone the hearing scheduled for October 9 to better prepare his defense, as he was only able to meet with his preferred attorney on October 5. However, She’s Alive contests this request, claiming that Siever «attempted to evade service of the summons», - and the court should not encourage such behavior.
According to information from She’s Alive, attempts to serve the summons to Siever were made three times, and during the second attempt, four cars were at his home, but no one answered the doorbell. The documents also claim that a «no trespassing» sign was posted on his property, and barbed wire was strung across the railing leading to the front door.
Furthermore, She’s Alive stated that Siever «waited until the last moment to take any action», - and that he already has lawyers ready to represent him. Specifically, in an email sent by Siever on August 21, four days before Parton’s death, he claimed that he had attorneys prepared to fight the estate.
Siever, for his part, called the restraining order a «publicity stunt» and stated that his comments were taken out of context from a conversation with Parton’s manager, Danny Nozell. She’s Alive is also asking the court to extend the temporary restraining order against Siever until the hearing date.
© Artemenko Olga
